Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India
🔬 DAE Research Institutions
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Premier multidisciplinary nuclear research center. -
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) – Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
Focuses on fast breeder reactor technologies. -
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) – Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Works on accelerators, lasers, and associated technologies. -
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) – Kolkata, West Bengal
Focuses on cyclotron-based research and applications. -
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) – Kolkata, West Bengal
Focuses on basic research in nuclear and high-energy physics. -
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Regulatory body overseeing nuclear safety and radiation protection.
🎓 DAE-Aided Autonomous Institutions
These are aided by DAE but enjoy autonomous status.
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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Advanced research in physics, biology, mathematics, and computer science. -
TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS) – Hyderabad, Telangana
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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) – Bengaluru, Karnataka
Biological and life sciences research. -
Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Deemed university integrating various DAE units for higher education and research. -
Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Research in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science. -
Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) – Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh
Mathematics and theoretical physics. -
S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) – Kolkata, West Bengal
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National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) – Bhubaneswar, Odisha
A joint venture of DAE and HBNI, focused on science education and research.
⚙️ DAE Industrial Units
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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Responsible for the generation of nuclear power. -
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)
Handles construction of fast breeder reactors. -
Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL)
Responsible for uranium mining and processing. -
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
Designs and manufactures electronics for nuclear, defense, and telecom. -
Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL)
Engaged in mining and processing of rare earth elements. -
Heavy Water Board (HWB)
Production of heavy water used in nuclear reactors. -
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) – Hyderabad
Manufactures nuclear fuel and related components.
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